Empire 12 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Rangers Fans Unite call on all Rangers fans to support a march to Hampden Park to be held Saturday 28th April. At Hampden Park, Rangers legend Sandy Jardine will address the fans.The assembly point for is the Victoria Road entrance of Queens Park. March off is 1.30pm to Hampden where a short rally will be held.The march and rally are against the unfair, draconian and unsporting punishments meted out to Rangers FC and it’s fans because of the behaviour of Craig Whyte.We urge fans of all ages to come along and make this a day of protest for the whole Rangers Family. Everyone must rally around at this time of great crisis.Rangers Fans Unite is an initiative created by fans inspired by the colourful displays of the Union Bears and the Blue Order who have spearheaded the organisation of the march. The march and rally is supported by every fans organisation and website.CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MARCH AND RALLY.PLEASE ONLY ATTEND IF YOU ADHERE TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF STEWARDS AND POLICE AT ALL TIMES. Rangers Fans Unite - Protest GuidelinesAssembly Point: Queens Park, Glasgow – Victoria Road1. Marshals: There will be protest marshals/stewards clearly identified by their high visibility vests. These are fellow fans; please follow their instructions at all times. They are there to help you and ensure our ultimate aim is achieved successfully.2. Self Policing: Ensure you uphold the Rangers traditions set by the gallant pioneers, through to Mr. Struth and more recently by our manager Mr. McCoist. Follow any police directions and assist each other to ensure that this is a peaceful protest.3. Flags and Banners: If your banner would be deemed welcome inside Ibrox Stadium, then it is welcome at the protest. Hard hitting slogans which get our message across are very welcome. Be mindful that any offensive banners/placards could result in their removal, your arrest and the protest halted.4. Songs: Please stick to clean anti-SFA songs and Rangers songs. Again, if the song is welcome at Ibrox then it is welcome on the march. Be mindful that there will be families in attendance, supporting our club; therefore be mindful of the language used.5. The March: Please move quickly along the route to our ultimate destination outside the main doors of Hampden. The protest will be dynamic and may obstruct ordinary people going about their normal business – we must do our best not to disrupt them.6. Be wary of rival fans, should they be in attendance – do not react to provocation, allow the police to deal with any trouble should it arise. The police presence will be there to ensure that the protest passes off safely and peacefully.7. Alcohol: All participants must strictly follow Glasgow’s alcohol rules – no alcohol allowed within Queens Park, en route to Hampden, or within the stadium grounds.8. Safety: Please do not bring flares, fireworks or other such devices to the protest as this would jeopardise the march, as well as the safety of your fellow supporters.9. Dispersal: Upon completion of our protest, please leave the protest area in and around Hampden promptly and safely once instructed by the marshals.10. The very best of behaviour is expected from all participants, there will be many families with small children in attendance, so please be mindful of that at all times and show respect and due consideration for those around you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Blue_Flash 390 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Is Sandy marching with the fans or will he just be at the gates of hampden? Anyone know if any other ex players will be involved? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Is Sandy marching with the fans or will he just be at the gates of hampden? Anyone know if any other ex players will be involved?He is marching with the fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire 12 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 The work that's went on behind the scenes with this has been awesome.Last nights meeting was brilliant. So many real Rangers men coming together for the love of our club and it was a huge success. Let's hope all the work put in by everyone makes it a success on Saturday also.Finally, I just want to add that as well as Sandy Jardine taking part on Saturday, there will also be members of staff from Rangers there. Let's not forget that these people are in the worst situation imaginable. Their jobs are at risk here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Blue_Flash 390 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 That is fantastic news, we hope to attend, i really hope its a good turnout, peaceful protest and the celts dont turn up, its our moment, our time, WE ARE THE PEOPLE!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Like it cheers for that .Sounds well organised and I think this has drawn a line under this situation.We the fans have power when united .Looking forward to being part of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayWestFree 107 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Will be there on my tod. Hope its a good turnout for the club and the folk who have put this together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,194 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is a very watered down protest from what I had in mind. It sadly won't change anything and we're taking a step down a familiar street that leads to no changes. For what this shower of bastards have inflicted on Rangers ? A peaceful, light-hearted protest outside their front door doesn't come anywhere close to redemption I'm afraid. Very irritated at how this promising rally has turned sour at the hands of the fans groups interference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is a very watered down protest from what I had in mind. It sadly won't change anything and we're taking a step down a familiar street that leads to no changes. For what this organisation has done to us ? A peaceful, light-hearted protest outside their front door doesn't come anywhere close to redemption I'm afraid. Very irritated at how this promising rally has turned sour at the hands of the fans groups interference.Did you want Wet Wet Wet to play at it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,194 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Did you want Wet Wet Wet to play at it?Not particularly, although the way this protest has been organised it does sound like we're going to a concert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire 12 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is a very watered down protest from what I had in mind. It sadly won't change anything and we're taking a step down a familiar street that leads to no changes. For what this shower of bastards have inflicted on Rangers ? A peaceful, light-hearted protest outside their front door doesn't come anywhere close to redemption I'm afraid. Very irritated at how this promising rally has turned sour at the hands of the fans groups interference.Not particularly, although the way this protest has been organised it does sound like we're going to a concert.You have no idea the amount of work that everyone invloved in this has put in. It's very easy to criticise when i'm guessing you have zero expierence of doing this type of thing.If we went in all guns blazing, what would that achieve exactly? It has to remain in order. We have a Rangers Legend taking part now which will possibly increase the amount of people coming to this. Families will be there also with young children. These children in attendance are the future of our club and their safety is of paramount importance. They have every right to be there.Look, Saturday is about making a statement. Showing the world, and most importantly Scottish Football that we as a Rangers Support are a very powerful weapon and we have had ENOUGH of lying down and getting shafted up the arse.Ultimately, these sanctions imposed by the SFA will cost jobs, possibly kill Rangers FC and have a adverse effect on Scottish Football.If you are more interested in how "watered down" the event has become, perhaps you should just not bother coming on Saturday then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakoni 28 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I will be at a wedding this Saturday. But my thoughts will be with the gers, no surrender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissg910 110 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is a very watered down protest from what I had in mind. It sadly won't change anything and we're taking a step down a familiar street that leads to no changes. For what this shower of bastards have inflicted on Rangers ? A peaceful, light-hearted protest outside their front door doesn't come anywhere close to redemption I'm afraid. Very irritated at how this promising rally has turned sour at the hands of the fans groups interference.totally agree m8 peaceful rallys solve nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddundas 1 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 4 posts and the OP is the new Messiah have you all checked his status and spelling???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelightfulDennis 123 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Good work Empire. I hope it all goes well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoastbear 1,639 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Everyone involved should be congratulated as this must have been a very difficult protest to get off the ground. Let's hope the first of many and it goes off without a hitch and we can get some political support at the next one. We don't need to give the press any free ammunition so don't react to the provocation from mindless morons.If this is watered down what precisely is your idea of a demo, tearing glasgow apart and giving the press more ammunition to beat us with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,194 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 You have no idea the amount of work that everyone invloved in this has put in. It's very easy to criticise when i'm guessing you have zero expierence of doing this type of thing.If we went in all guns blazing, what would that achieve exactly? It has to remain in order. We have a Rangers Legend taking part now which will possibly increase the amount of people coming to this. Families will be there also with young children. These children in attendance are the future of our club and their safety is of paramount importance. They have every right to be there.Look, Saturday is about making a statement. Showing the world, and most importantly Scottish Football that we as a Rangers Support are a very powerful weapon and we have had ENOUGH of lying down and getting shafted up the arse.Ultimately, these sanctions imposed by the SFA will cost jobs, possibly kill Rangers FC and have a adverse effect on Scottish Football.If you are more interested in how "watered down" the event has become, perhaps you should just not bother coming on Saturday then?The statement has been tamed dramatically from what it was originally meant to be when the idea was put across. This is a PR move now, angling for good publicity has achieved nothing in the past. People need to start realising that no matter how much effort goes into 'cleaning up' an ALREADY clean record, our enemies are ingrained in the very fibre of the organisations and bodies who judge us. Our efforts and resources are being drained into the wrong ideas. And CHILDREN may be the future of this club, but they don't belong in situations like this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIsTheColour 35 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is a very watered down protest from what I had in mind. It sadly won't change anything and we're taking a step down a familiar street that leads to no changes. For what this shower of bastards have inflicted on Rangers ? A peaceful, light-hearted protest outside their front door doesn't come anywhere close to redemption I'm afraid. Very irritated at how this promising rally has turned sour at the hands of the fans groups interference.What's your alternative? Bust down the front doors, smash the place up?It will be you who does the jail time! Fact is we want to be allowed to make our point clearly and as close to the SFA headquarters as possible. You start becoming unruly on the march there and the cops would simply block off the route and slowly disperse everyone, making the protest totally pointless.And believe me, there's fuck all "tame" about anyone who has helped organise this, that's for sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Sandy jardine standing up and being counted when it really matters, he has handled himself well during all this.....Good luck to a ll tomorrow I hope this gets the numbers it hold, did the rff place any adverts in the sun and record today for this , would have been money well spent IMO... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 505 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Great work Empire (and others).With a decent weather forecast as well, there could be a fantastic turn out for this.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheikh Salim 215 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 4 posts and the OP is the new Messiah have you all checked his status and spelling???? Jealousy is a terrible thing. Slightly ironic as well considering you only have 27 posts...Well done empire, I hope this turns out to be a success. My sis stays right outside hampden, I'll tell her to get the kettle on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheikh Salim 215 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 4 posts and the OP is the new Messiah have you all checked his status and spelling???? Ki sung yeung Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSonic 2 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 4 posts and the OP is the new Messiah have you all checked his status and spelling???? Get a grip.Well done empire, sterling work.Do feel as though the protest has been slightly tamed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Not particularly, although the way this protest has been organised it does sound like we're going to a concert.This is an 'official' demonstration - in other words, legal.Given the short notice by the organisers of this event (usually requiring 28-days I believe), that fact alone is worthy of note.The authorities have gone that extra yard to facilitate this. Rangers supporters have worked their socks off to make this happen.Those who can be there should make the effort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 He is marching with the fans.Time and a half on a Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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